A two-part event on Monday explored President Barack Obama's role in achieving Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and what it means for the 21st century. It also included a re-enactment of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, which drew a standing ovation.

A winter weather advisory for Boone County was updated Monday night to extend to 6 p.m. Tuesday by
the National Weather Service. Columbia residents can expect 1 to 3 inches of snow by
Tuesday morning, according to the advisory.

With Gov. Jay Nixon slated to present his State of the State address
Tuesday evening in Jefferson City, state government leaders from both
political parties are awaiting his budget and legislative
recommendations.

A new study finds that many harmful effects of climate change are irreversible, researchers reported Monday. Researchers also warned that even if carbon
emissions can be halted, global temperatures will
remain high until at least the year 3000.

The school wasted little time in putting the Catholic Schools Week's theme to work on Monday by having parents and eighth-grade student volunteers deliver meals to elderly residents in Columbia through the Meals
on Wheels program.

A search warrant served Monday afternoon by Columbia's SWAT team turned up computers that may have been stolen, as well as scales believed to be used to weigh illegal drugs, according to a release from the Columbia Police Department.

Representatives from the funeral industry urged Senate committee
members Monday to increase regulation on funeral homes and pre-need
contracts in Missouri. Others offering support, including the attorney general's office,
recognized the bill is a work in progress and there are
concerns about some provisions. No one spoke against the bill.